College, on sale. Liberal arts schools are offering deals, like “Apply today, get $2,500 cash back” or “Buy semesters, get one free,” in an attempt to lure more students. (Wall Street Journal)

In case you missed it. The Education Writers Association doled outs its annual awards for top education reporting today. (The Quick & The Ed got a nod for best blog.) (EdMedia Commons)

“When a rock legend comes to your campus, kids, be prepared to carpe that diem.” A Vanderbilt University student gets the chance to play with Billy Joel because, well, he asked. (h/t Justin Pope, Gawker)

Mascot makeover fail. A remake of the Arizona State University mascot, Sparky, has riled students, who describe him as having “a definite creepy uncle vibe.” (Arizona Republic)